Archived Opportunities

Calling all youth ages 15-29: Learn to Teach Someone 1-on-1

Organization: Youth Empowering Parents
Category: Education / Training / Teaching
Description: A free virtual summer program for students who want to gain leadership skills, enhance their communication abilities, learn to be more persuasive, receive valuable experience for post-secondary applications, and get volunteer hours.   This program has been provided to over 300 post-secondary students at York University enrolled in Teachers College. We’ve adapted it for all interested youth (ages 15+)!   Program dates: July 4th to September 2nd   Here’s what you will do:   You will meet with our team on Zoom and get trained on how to teach. You will teach at least 2 people (e.g. an adult, a senior in your neighbourhood) a skill you have, once or twice a week. It could be technology skills, English skills or something else. You will continue to meet with our team on Zoom 2-3 times a week. You’ll talk about your successes and challenges, and learn new skills.   The program is run by a subject-matter expert who has trained over 5,000 students to become amazing elementary and high school teachers. He has taught at York University, University of Toronto, and several US universities (e.g. UConn, Drake University).   Here’s what you will learn:   How to give clear & step-by-step instructions; Techniques for patience when dealing with challenging situations; Picking the right words to communicate things clearly and concisely; Changing your instruction style for people who learn in different ways; Creating your own lesson plans; Learning different ways you can evaluate if someone is learning what you’re teaching them; and Customized feedback, depending on your specific needs   Here’s how you will benefit:   Get lots of volunteer hours (over 100+ hours); Get a reference letter for a job, scholarship, or a post-secondary / teachers college application; Get a certificate and a LinkedIn recommendation upon successful completion of the program; Get real-life experience teaching someone (1-on-1 or in small groups); Improve communication, problem-solving, creativity and integrative-thinking skills; and Learn what University students are learning, for free.    Complete this form to tell us a little bit about yourself: https://bit.ly/35EdIoa    

Join ClimateScience as a Community Coordinator! [Remote]

Organization: ClimateScience
Category: Environmental Improvement
Description: WHAT DO WE DO? ClimateScience aims to empower people to make real long-term solutions to climate change actionable through climate education. We hope our way of covering solutions makes people excited to contribute to clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and other global-scale sustainability issues – beyond reusing their plastic bags. We believe education is the most powerful tool in the fight against climate change. POSITION Help fight against climate change by joining our team at ClimateScience! As a Community Coordinator, you would help recruit people to be a part of our team, actively participate in meetings and events, form partnerships with schools and organizations, and learn more about climate change through our website. You have the chance to gain new experiences and connections, opportunities to earn leadership positions, build your resume, and acquire skills, all while being part of a fun community! Community Coordinators must be interested in learning more about climate change and passionate about bringing climate education into their own communities, and a flexible schedule would be a bonus. The position is entirely online. If you want to find out more about ClimateScience, please check out our website at climatescience.org! INFORMATION Our organization is generally oriented towards youth education. Open to anyone between 14-25 years. Minimum 3-5 hours per week (more for leadership positions!). Must be willing to commit for a minimum of 6 months. Entirely remote. Should be eager to learn, passionate about climate change, sense of responsibility and accountability, networking and communication skills are a plus! RESPONSIBILITIES Recruit people to join ClimateScience Canada. Attend weekly meetings with other members of the team. Will work within their community to create and implement long-term projects that help address climate change on a local level. Can include: research, outreach, document writing, skill-building. Promote ClimateScience content on social media. Learn about climate change and participate in climate education events. Plan, organize, and manage online and in-person events. APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/7ZkfZgEe486vakhu9

Student Ambassador

Organization: Students for Herd Immunity
Category: Health / Medical
Description: **VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITY - All Activities Happen Online** Students for Herd Immunity is a federal not-for-profit organization working to bridge gaps in early vaccine education and engage students to tackle vaccine hesitancy at the grassroots level. Students for Herd Immunity's ambassadorship program is a 5-session program aimed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to bring accurate and age-appropriate information about vaccines to the classroom. Developed in consultation with educators from the Harvard Teacher Fellows, Toronto District School Board, and Teach for America, Students for Herd Immunity's ambassadorship program helps prepare middle school, high school, and college students to lead conversations about vaccines and vaccination efforts in their local communities. Visit www.studentsforherdimmunity.com/ambassadors to learn more and sign-up for our next cohort starting in July.

PEER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - ISLAND STROKE SURVIVORS SUPPORT NETWORK

Organization: March of Dimes Canada
Category: Social and Community Service
Description: Strong interpersonal skills Reliable, one year commitment- 1-2 hrs per week Able to demonstrate a positive attitude Must be a stroke survivor (at least one year post stroke) or a caregiver for someone who has had a stroke Respect and value cultural diversities, the opinions and ideas of others Ability to demonstrate, inform and share your knowledge based on your lived experience and by using evidence based documents such as “Your Stroke Journey” Our vision is a world where everyone impacted by stroke can recover and live with renewed purpose and inspire others to do the same. To learn more, visit www.afterstroke.ca

Virtual/Remote VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBER – SUICIDE PREVENTION

Organization: Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Category: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Description: Volunteer from your couch or desk. Be actively involved with suicide prevention by volunteering for the CASP Board of Directors. Meetings are held online using Zoom from anywhere in Canada you can connect to internet. Deadline to apply is August 21st. We need help with charity law, board governance, public relations and more... CASP aspires to be a leading voice for advocacy, communication and education for suicide prevention, intervention, postvention and life promotion within Canada and ensure that our efforts are inclusive of the diverse perspectives and circumstances of those across our Country impacted by suicide. We invite individuals who are currently living permanently in Canada and who have an interest in suicide prevention and are committed to using their skills in support of a nationally focused body to apply to volunteer on our Board of Directors. Term and Location  Directors will serve for a term of three years with eligibility for reappointment for a second consecutive term of three years.  The Board meets virtually via video-conference calls on the fourth Wednesday of each month, except July and August, from 12:00pm -1:30pm Eastern time.  There are also two in-person meetings within Canada annually (one of which is during the National Conference in May). These positions will commence September 28, 2022, at the end of the AGM meeting. Time Commitment  Meetings of the Board of Directors are 90 minutes in duration once a month from September to June. Directors are expected to also participate on at least one board committee, which meet monthly for one hour (and as needed); and must make reasonable efforts to attend all scheduled meetings. Additionally, Board members should plan to be accessible for contact by email in between Board meetings. Skills and Experience  The nomination and selection process is designed to maintain a board composition that includes experience and competency in various areas. We are seeking to add experience in the following areas: Charity Law Board Governance Human Resources Management Fundraising Communications/Media Public Relations/Public Affairs Board members must be able to work in English (read, write, speak). The ability to also work in French, Indigenous languages, or any other language is an asset. Board Members Responsibilities   Prepare in advance for decision-making and policy formation at Board meetings; take responsibility for self-education on the major issues before the Board. Responsibly review and act upon committee recommendations brought to the Board for action. Participate in the annual Board development and planning retreat. In general, utilize personal and professional skills, relationships and knowledge for the advancement of CASP. Engagement in fundraising activities. Application Process  Consistent with CASP’s commitment to increase diversity, we encourage applications from people who are currently living permanently in Canada who reflect Canada’s diversity.   We welcome all nominations, though we are seeking nominations from: People from marginalized or racialized populations including First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. LGBTQ2S+. People with Lived Experience of suicide related behaviours and/or thoughts. People impacted by suicide loss. People living with a disability. People representing British Columbia, Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan. The CASP Board meets virtually, therefore, Board members are required to have either an internet or phone connection. Computer, internet and phone expenses are not covered by CASP. Interested individuals should submit our application online which includes submitting a resume, cover letter, and two references by August 21, 2022. Please use our website link below to apply. https://suicideprevention.ca/media/volunteer-on-casps-board-of-directors/

Summer Have A Go Series Volunteer

Organization: ParaSport and Recreation PEI
Category: Sports and Recreation
Description: Volunteers needed for 2022 Summer Have A Go Series!! This opportunity is for students or youth who are looking to gain leadership skills, enhance communication abilities, valuable volunteering experience, and to gain hours. If you're interested in learning about new sports and helping out! Send us an email to find out more! Schedule Details: Thursday, July 21, 2022 - Golf Day Wednesday, August 10, 2022 - Judo Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - Boccia Wednesday, August 31, 2022 - Soccer    

ASI Forum Volunteer - https://volunteersignup.org/7YQXB

Organization: The Quaich Inc./ Atlantic Summer Institute
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: The theme for this year’s ASI will be Together Again: Regenerating the Power of Connection. ASI 2022 aims to increase understanding of the importance of infant, child and youth mental health for the whole of society, and foster policy actions to influence upstream investment in support of mental health. The ASI 2022 Forum will be held as a hybrid event from August 22-24 in Charlottetown at Holland College, PEI, streaming from the unceded ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. We are looking for volunteers that will take on roles such as Information Desk, Set up and Take Down, Bag Filler, Floater, Gatherer, Concurrent Sessions Room Monitor, Ice Cream Scooper, and Social media Volunteer Here's the link to sign up: https://volunteersignup.org/7YQXB

Results Canada Fellowship Program 2023

Organization: Results Canada
Category: Other Positions
Description: Join the next cohort of the Results Canada Education and Advocacy Fellowship Program! It is a 11-month hands-on advocacy and leadership training program for volunteers that will develop their skills in generating the political will to end extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries. It is open to individuals aged 18 years and older who are based in Canada. Learn more: https://resultscanada.ca/fellowship/   The Fellowship provides training and support to speak powerfully, engage with the media, speak directly with parliamentarians, and mobilize your community to make change.   Commitment: dedicate 4-6 hours per week, including homework and a 90-minute call on the first Tuesday of each month throughout 2023. Deadline: October 31, 2022. Early applications are strongly encouraged as space is limited and applicants are interviewed on a rolling basis. Apply here: https://resultscanada.ca/fellowship/ *** Please note that you can volunteer with Results Canada as a group volunteer not involved in the fellowship program. This means you will take advocacy action with a group without following the 12-month curriculum and volunteer 1-2 hours per week on average. https://resultscanada.ca/join-us/